How do I use the current folder name without a path as a variable in automator in Mac?

Question

I am using Mac OSX 10.8.3.

I have a workflow in Automator set up that is as follows:

1. Ask for Finder Items
2. Get Folder Contents
3. Make Sequen

Answer 1

You can use a Run Shell Script Action, with the following code:

echo ${1##*/}

and Pass input: set to as arguments.

This will filter the passed input, giving only the file basename as output.

You should put this step before the action that sets FolderName variable.